I am having a hard time finding Irvin GUINTY's military records online. He served in WWI, volunteer infantry, I'm assuming he enlisted in Kansas (Born and died there). He died in 1949, so he didn't die in combat. Any advise would be very helpful.

The Book, "Past and Present of Mercer County, Illinois" can be read online by going to http://www.archive.org/stream/pastpresentofmercerco
It is well worth the read, both historically and for genealogy info. Authors name is Isaac Newton Bassett, and if you have ancestors from this region, around the 1800's, you may be able to access info from this book. excellent resource.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! This year I have a list of things I want to accomplish:
1. To find the truth behind the Cole Mitchell family (you'll have to check out my journals to see what I mean!)
2. To find Patrick and Mary Guinty (Ginty, Mcginty....) and their ancestors.
3. To find info on Elizabeth Piper, and fill in that part of my tree.
4. To find Mary Margaret Jane Davis, and fill in her ancestors.
5. Basically, to climb every wall I have on my tree!
This is my wish for everyone in my FTC group, and if anyone needs help, please feel free to ask. I love a challenge!

Geneology, gardening, other stuff! Currently working on the Guyton, Sanders, Cole, Mcalister line on my mother's side. Sound familiar to anyone? Hit a few walls, but I've gotten over a few before. Also working on my father's side of the family, the MCGINTY/GUINTY line. Finding immigration records on them is a pain! I currently do not subscribe to any pay sites.